Archaeology lecturer Dr Rachel Ward has come to Lincoln University somewhat in disgrace after an affair with her married boss at Southampton University was discovered. You’d think she’d have learned from thi,s and indeed a series of failed relationships but no, she’s almost immediately tempted into beginning another affair with a student. Alongside her university … More Endless Skies by Jane Cable #bookreview @rararesources @saperebooks @JaneCable

I read Finding Henry Applebee as part of the recent One More Chapter Readalong. It was good fun as during the week of the readalong there were lots of opportunities to connect with other readers and the author too. We were able to discuss themes of the novel, watch a Facebook Live with Celia Reynolds, … More Finding Henry Applebee by Celia Reynolds #bookreview #OMCReadalong @CeliaRWriter @0neMoreChapter_

I’m delighted to be joined by Marie Laval for a quick author spotlight today. Her latest book, Escape to the Little Chateau, is published today by ChocLit. I do rather like the sound of her work in progress too set on the Isle of Skye. I loved Marie’s Christmas book last year, Bluebell’s Christmas Magic, … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Marie Laval @choclitUK @marielaval1

It is just after midnight on the first of January 2000 when two families in the same hospital welcome baby girls into the world. The opening chapter was so emotionally engaging and compelling that I was hooked from thereon in. Basically from the first chapters the rest of my day was cancelled as I simply … More Because Of You by Dawn French #bookreview @michaeljbooks @PenguinUKBooks

I’m sharing my review of Linn B Halton’s Coming Home to Penvennan Cover today and I also have an extract for you to read. I was looking back at my blog as I knew I’d read books by this author before and it seems that was way back in 2016! I won’t leave it so … More Coming Home to Penvennan Cove by Linn B Halton #bookreview and #extract @LinnBHalton @aria_fiction

It seems I have accidentally read a festive book, something I don’t usually do until November at the earliest! All About Us is a retelling, or at least a variation on the theme, of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Ben’s marriage to Daphne is on the rocks and he’s tempted by the one that got away, … More All About Us by Tom Ellen #bookreview @TomEllen7 @HQStories